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Aecon Group Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Field Welding Engineer

Aiken, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aecon Group Inc. is a North American leader in infrastructure development, committed to building sustainable projects for future generations. The Project Field Welding Engineer role involves supporting the implementation of the welding program at various project sites and acting as a technical expert for all welding-related issues, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contract requirements.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensures the proper implementation and maintenance of the corporate or site Welding and QA Program

Supports the Welding Program Manager with the execution of all project welding activities in accordance with the Company welding program manual, regulatory, code and contract requirements

Review contract and design specifications to develop project welding requirements (Project Technical Welding Requirements Document). Supports constructability evaluations during the project design phase

Provides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping, component, structural, etc.) with the development of Welding Documentation (Weld Records and Weld Maps) for their respective construction work packages

Issues, and controls Welding Procedures, Welding Specifications, Process Control Documents, and all other technical welding documents

Supports the implementation of Welding Program Management software at project site and in coordination with corporate offices

Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements

Facilitates availability of welding documentation and technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendents for execution of field welding operations

Directs and implements the project welder qualification program and welder status program, including witnessing and supervision of the weld test shop for welders and welding operator performance qualification testing

Oversee the weld material issue program and provides consultation, technical responses, consultation, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by regulatory bodies, clients, and internal staff

Sets day-to-day direction for welding engineers (when assigned) to support project goals

Implements and supports the project welding documentation database and issues weekly project welding status reports

Also, may be assigned to perform other mechanical and piping field engineering functions, such as material inventory control activities, work package/datasheet reviews and similar activities as needed to support the resource needs/schedule of the assigned project

Qualification

Welding EngineeringASME StandardsWelding Procedures DevelopmentNuclear Power ExperienceWelding Management SoftwareTraining SkillsNon-destructive TestingClient InteractionTechnical Documentation

Required

Minimum of a two-year associates' degree from an accredited college in Welding, Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or other applicable technology program and 5 -15 years' experience in a welding engineering related position

A 4 year technical degree in a welding related field with a minimum of 2 years' experience in the nuclear power generation or federal nuclear industry is also acceptable

Experience working with ASME Section IX, and one or more of the following ASME Sections: I, II, II, VIII, B31.1, and/or AWS D1.1

Experienced with the development and qualification of Welding Procedures to meet design, construction, and regulatory requirements for power plant applications

Experience with evaluation and resolution development of welding related project and code issues

Development of project welding requirements and plans

Experience testing welders, supervising weld test shops, and performing destructive and non-destructive testing of welder performance qualification test coupons

Familiarity with weld filler material purchase requisition, review and use of filler material purchase specifications, procurement of welding filler materials and management of welding filler material issue stations

Familiarity with preparation review and approval of welder performance qualification records and continuity records

Ability to train other project personnel within a formal setting regarding welding program procedures, processes and requirements

Familiarity with post weld heat treatment processes and procedures and nondestructive examination processes and procedures

Demonstrated past competence in generating or providing technical input to welding related subcontracts for specialty services (e.g. welding machine rentals, NDE subcontracts, PWHT subcontracts, machining subcontracts, etc.)

Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site

Must be able to physically perform the job duties, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, wear fall protection, climb scaffold, enter confined spaces, see and hear within legal limits, lift up to 25 lbs., properly wear all assigned PPE

Must be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position, including welding management software for welding documentation purposes. This position requires prior or current nuclear power plant welding program and electronic welding management software implementation experience

Position requires a high level of AWS and ASME welding knowledge

Preferred

Experience with machine GTAW welding processes and equipment

Knowledge and experience with advanced machine welding systems and processes

Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment

In-depth experience related to implementation and use of electronic welding management system

Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group

Ability to interface directly with client regarding welding program quality issues, concerns, regulatory compliance and welding technical issues

Past experience performing troubleshooting and providing resolution to welding technical issues

Non-destructive examination experience or day-to-day interaction with NDE processes or subcontractors

Benefits

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.

Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.